Understanding the poem 'pot'
I can explain how khan presents the importance of artefacts in relation to culture.
Understanding the poem 'pot'
I can explain how khan presents the importance of artefacts in relation to culture.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The poem 'pot' expresses frustration at how artefacts are stolen from cultures globally and housed in Western museums.
- Objects are valuable artefacts because they tell us about how people lived and what they valued artistically.
- 'pot' reminds the reader that these artefacts represent the identities of other cultures and do not belong in museums.
Common misconception
That your first reading of a poem should involve finding the techniques used.
Reading the poem aloud and then considering the key images within the poem is a more effective way to consider the ideas in the poem.
Keywords
Colonialism - the process of one country taking control of another and its resources.
Context - the situation, background or environment relevant to the poem’s creation.
Artefact - an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
Archaeologist - a person who studies human history through the analysis of objects and other physical remains.
Looting - steal goods (from a place), typically during a war or riot
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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